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First atomic pacemaker in human being

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Since April this year the heart of a 58-year old Frenchwoman has been beating regularly with the help of impulses from an atomic-powered 'pacemaker'. This is the first time that such a device has been used in a human being, though successful tests have been made with animals in UK and USA. (author)

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Journal Title
IAEA Bulletin
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 24-25
ISSN
0020-6067
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IAEBAB

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
39038698
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ANIMALS; CARDIAC PACEMAKERS; EQUIPMENT; HEART; ISOTOPE APPLICATIONS; PULSES; USA
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; NORTH AMERICA; ORGANS